

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
“The sensational Michael Jackson - in the ultimate music movie!”
Synopsis
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Kramer
- Original Title
- Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Optimum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Kramer
Dale Beldin
Michael Jackson, George Folsey Jr., John Landis
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Kramer
Director
Michael Jackson
Producer
Dale Beldin
Editor
George Folsey Jr.
Producer
John Landis
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Making Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Making Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Abstrusest 2
list2
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
500 best 83's movies
Missing Mine
Alicia Phillis
Alicias list
Similar Titles to Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Making Michael Jackson's Thriller about?
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.
Who directed Making Michael Jackson's Thriller?
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller was directed by Jerry Kramer.
Who stars in Making Michael Jackson's Thriller?
The principal cast of Making Michael Jackson's Thriller includes Michael Jackson, John Landis, Rick Baker, Ola Ray, Kelly Kimball.
When was Making Michael Jackson's Thriller released and how long is it?
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.




















